Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing AMAMuncie Those attended Homecoming opening Museum June will have met some employees handle wide variety member services AMA offers often hardworking folks get recognized other voice end telephone would like include couple photos column time time just let know also want get across message custpmer service important employees Academy first photo see Tammy Morris receptionist switchboard operator first person will speak call AMA person will greet Sheila Tweedy takes care ot customers tha AMA Museum shop Tammy Morris busy work station looking after another AMA member enter lobby Administrative Building/Museum Tammy has bright cheerful voice makes members feel welcome call information help second photo Sheila Tweedy Sheila looks after Museum Shop visitors can purchase manner souvenirs AMA supplies proceeds go fund Continued page 152 Last months column devoted discussion modelers relationship manufacturers especially realm sound level reduction equipment month discussion will take look another very important aspect difficulty getting exactly what need particular model involves basic part aircraft/engine arrangement aircraft design Scratch builders have best option comes putting aircraft together manner pernsitting installation needed equipment Unfortunately percentage individuals following route rather small number aeromodeling community majority going following easier route building kit easiest having aircraft very little effort ARF does fault come everything else easy majority major contribution problem designer/manufacturer/seller having aircraft statement box calling anything 40 60 cubic inch two-stoke engine 60 12 cubic inch four-stroke engine opens up kit box finds set drawings Plain day drawing shows 40 cubic inch engine mounted inverted Several things wrong drawing parts precut kit engine installation drawing set parts installation pictured engine Any determination mount engine other 40 cubic inch two-stoke engine creates difficulties just getting thing mounted within cowling especially true Scale kit further reduces options designer manufacturer desire offer aircraft broad range power should provide drawings necessary alternate parts such installation problem Almost anyone can install engine different depicted drawings problems getting engine inside cowling can solved changing position engine side mounting canted side other within cowling often problem maintaining thrust line and/or offset adjustments Now comes largest problem greater need today install muffler inside cowling desire install inside alter Scale appearance spoil clean design just generally screw up appearances trend has obtain mufflers will fit space remaining after engine has installed terms meeting sound level limits local field fly-in contest almost impossible Better alternatives must available Invariably so-called muffler selected fit remaining space will muffler will fact nothing fairly expensive exhaust extractor situation exists full range aircraft entire range engines problem akin previous article concerning availability effective mufflers manufactured engines also need see designs changed full range engines listed can properly mounted Further must provisions mounting effective muffler engines must installation providing proper muffler some design capable being mounted detract appearance alter Scale requirements designs Whether like live time place society demand things order follow pastimes becoming especially true model aviation Noise ordinances becoming prevalent Nuisance complaints continue brought against forms aeronautics situations require continue solve problems become acceptable community need requires provide engines aircraft designs kits aircraft various stages completion make possible meet consumer needs Fortunately some individuals out providing aftermarket mufflers pipes adapters couplings vibration isolators go long way providing assistance needed modeler engine manufacturer stated previous article aircraft desigiier manufacturer must also work meet need little excuse working lower sound levels meet ordinance requirements need protect hearing individual aeromodeler need accept vibration isolation critical aircraft durability longer life fewer failures radio system better performance should demand providers of flight packages work toward goals have outlined Next month Back some sources methods use several muffler designs Information designs improvement always welcome can commercial systems individual efforts wish have Academy look performance evaluation send sample 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 st1994 149 Howard Crispin Jr Operations Manager Al Moore L Show Director Harvey Waugh 2nd Annual New England RC Show 1993 AMA Hall Fame Inductees 1993 Hall Fame Awards Academy pleased announce names 1993 inductees AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame Committee faced very difficult task year due outstanding qualifications numerous people nominated eventually five people selected honor Selection based guidelines established AMA Executive Council Without doubt nominees have valuable contributors sport model aviation success Academy would like thank members submitted nominations people chosen will added list possible inductees 1994 selection process Congratulations well-deserved recognition Hall Fame enhanced addition names Merrick S Pete Andrews 78 years old left us During lifetime accomplished much field model aviation Growing up Philadelphia vitally interested Indoor outdoor free flight skills progressed focused more Indoor flying competition scene skills made him successful contests entered became serious record setter Pete served US international teams 1970 1980 also renowned designer plans articles published model press skills Contest Director organizer will always recalled friends fellow competitors Lakehurst New Jersey Naval Air Station dirigible hangar became available Indoor flying Pete first use facility vast airspace inside mammoth building still ideal Indoor flight competition An East Coast Indoor Modelers group founded about 1926 Pete acting cornerstone providing leadership enthusiasm Later starting around 1931 huge hangar attracted hundreds modelers contests dry wit quiet humor capable techniques will never forgotten lucky enough share time him Magical 30Minute Eight August 14 1949 greatest achievements Later became first man break 40-minute barrier onegram FAI microfilm model Such experiences led him 1972 become World Champion Free Flight Championships held Cardington England Despite long comprehensive experience could abide watching last winning flight its entirety walked outside large hanger came back 30 minutes later observe final five minutes grand performance Pete Andrews Award established 1975 recognize fliers outstanding achievement proficiency indoor modeler Lakehurst Naval Air Center still hosts some prestigious Indoor model flying found anywhere world An annual event now flown honor Father Indoor Free Flight Merrick Pete Andrews Robert Champine has competitor designer experimenter leader great example contemporaries newcomers competitive record going back 1935 including placing fifth place Free Flight Gas 1939 Detroit Nationals Bob also Level V League Silent Flight member Sailplane enthusiasts know high accomplishment Bob served FAI Team Manager 1955 World Champs competed Wakefield placing fourth 1962 won first place Indoor Cabin Stout Mulvihill Chicago Nats Other wins achievements well documented AMA National Records listings include RC soaring endurance record nine hours 53 minutes 10 seconds set 1984 plus slope endurance record established during LSF Level V quest As youthful model enthusiast seemed natural Bob pursue career engineer aeronautical design has produced free flight radio control designs fact flying wing first aircraft fly 1992 Grand Opening AMA Muncie Facility Bob built five wing models Selig Donovan Frazer Princeton research project led publication comprehensive paper low-speed aerodynamics ever printed Growing up Minnesota Bob helped found Minneapolis Model Club 1937 acting vice president secretary/treasurer After World War II service during flew F4U Corsair relocated southeastem Virginia work NASA became member renowned Brainbusters Langley establishment As club officer several capacities always encouraged newcomers sport especially younger set promotes AMA membership activities constantly presently serves Associate Vice President District IV international scene Bob represented US FAI meetings ClAM Paris France during 1960s proposed several rule changes two still stand steering Indoor models balloon establishing Indoor categories ceiling height responsible revitalizing Indoor competition 50 years Bob has directing contests still active facet sport has CD Team Selection meets both Indoor Outdoor Free Eight programs served CD Lakehurst FAI World Championships 1974 has earned fame writer byline appearing magazines newsletters other publications across country An aircraft name stenciled its side resides world-famous National Air Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Washington DC Bob also director Virginia Aviation Museum 150 Model Aviation Rosenstock William Wylam Richmond Virginia Bud Romak Moraga California qualifies great competitor magnanimous contributor Leader has entered contests over US perhaps greatest achievements have World Championships established himself Team Manager high skills flier winning ways generous contributions state Indoor modeling behind Iron Curtain back 1 960s made friends him throughout Europe custom take supplies could possibly use quietly leave behind Hungarian Romanian modelers 1988 sponsored Hungarian Polish teams World Championships held United States sponsored Romanian team 1990 During long career spanned years Bud set several national records won events annual AMA Nationals represented USA times World Championship teams won world titles leadership abilities club officer Californias Oakland Cloud Dusters have helped club secure Indoor sites Bay Area As CD has ran contests local regional national levels elected National Free Flight Society Hall Fame 1991 Norman Rosenstock born Brooklyn New York now lives Royal Palm Beach florida discover about Norm early years need read recent book Tales Ancient Modeler provides super overview personal experiences growing up dedicated aeromodeling also brings mind great people lived developed New York City area beginning days sport Apart being author Norm Rosenstock early designers model alrcraft club Mercury Mites Norm designed built flew several own models notably Mirage free flight aircraft later Norm developed designs control line radio control models too plans published hundreds airplanes built enthusiastic modelers New York City other areas worked local hobby shop finance hobby went Eagle Aircraft Walt Schrnder tn help produce Mite diesel engine As competitor regular annual Nationals 1950 Nats Dallas Texas demonstrated hand-held RC transmitter Later famous Bill Winter made preparations set FAI record RC endurance attempt followed series articles published ModelAirplane News information widely used early RC devotees technology endurance flights yet made scene Norm has staunch supporter AMA museum through financial material contributions items personal memorabilia have donated has induced other old-timers part valued possessions will displayed benefit museum visitors man talentsphotographer machinist computer specialist licensed AMA mechanic educator Norm has major factor lives advancement sport love William Austin Wylam man record anyone could envy man people value rather envy 1932 until 1972 developed contributed 800 Scale drawings Model Airplane News magazine Scale plans such quality such detail people able build super models also full-size replicas encouragement Bill Wylam provided thousands aspiring modelers impossible measure quality work such several finished models placed display Smithsonian Institution Washington DC 1930s still interest preparing detailed plans spilled over full-scale arena founding member Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 Salnt Paul Minnesota later helped organize Chapter 90 Huntsville Alabama has chaired several workshops EAA Chapters antique homebuilt aircraft once again making valuable contribution advancement science peoples lives Air Age has published seven books Wylam drawings under title Beat Wylam mandatory acquisition Scale builders has said aircraft carrier Admiral Mark Mitcher has walls den papered Wylam drawingsa high compliment distinguished sailor welcome gentlemen living deceased Academy Hall Fame sure fellow members especially family members will proud pleased st1994 151 Bud RomakRobert Champine Pete Andrews President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 New Executive Director Jerry Roulliard Manassas Virginia hired April replace Acting Director Bob Underwood Bob has served Executive Director since July last year help complete move Muncie provide continuity during interim period Bob will continue work AMA out new retirement home St Louis Technical Director addition will provide Jerry information functioning AMA complete rule book continue serve Frequency Scholarship Committees Jerrys professional career spans 23 years business operations management sport aviation companies well non-profit associations has served Executive Director United States Parachute Association accomplished parachutist having over 3000 jumps credit new Director holds bachelors masters degrees History Business Administration California State University Sacramento Jerry has flown model planes plans learn has wealth background things aeronautical holding Commercial Pilot Senior Parachute Rigger licenses selection process chosen AMA Council hire American Society Association Executives conduct search Executive Director applicants presented Selection Committee three finalists interviewed committee appointed Council selection made approved Council now confident Headquarters Muncie staffed fine people looking forward improved services membership expansion programs Muncie Flying Center national flying facility will busy year some fourteen events already scheduled including Homecoming June 11-12 time will hold Grand Opening new Museum quality museum under Mike Fulmer crew exceptional much historical perspective Yall come Some events held summer include IMAA Rally several free flight events including USOC LSF Championships SAM Champs Funded grant Ball Foundation Muncie kicking off fund-raising effort raise funds add necessary flying facilities host Nationals other large events hopefully 1995 first addition plan will runway about 200 x 1000 feet plus parking facilities runway projected will used such events Pattern Pylon IMAA Rallies control line course sport flying money comes fast enough get new runway completed plan host World RC Pylon Racing Championships next year Muncie Flying Center bequest will free flight modeler providing improvement facility free flight events well funds completion museum Perspective Aeromodeling has around long timeever since mans first feeble attempts create machines fly Interestingly types aeromodeling continue exist ranging earlier gliders rubber-powered free flight control line facets radio control category continues attract its rabid followers Variety what about yet its same things fly something marvelous mysterious about being able operate medium unable seeair three-dimensional freedom challenge make creation perform designed will always fascinating challenge has attracted some talented people knowcaptains industry astronauts doctors lawyers engineers techniciansthe list goes on Such varied background involved common delight creation accomplishment What could better Aeromodeling has contributed immeasurably society What havent tried aeromodeling yet Well dont know what youre missing Dont wait another day ounduplStyles Continued page 149 improvements museum Sheila has sparkling personality cheery manner always puts happy frame mind make periodic visits Muncie TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS EXPO few months ago mentioned honored visit Dr Georg Breiner president Austrian equivalent AMA Georg houseguest week simply flew During time made quick trip Toledo could renew acquaintance old friends meet new ones enjoy displays Georg David Brown AMA Executive Vice President charge finance long-serving stalwart Executive Council Most people know Dave companys extensive product line old-timers remember him also world-class Aerobatics competitor During Friday evening reception Expo Georg made presentations victorious United States team swept World Pylon Racing event held September 1993 Notsch Austria NEW ENGLAND RC SHOW first weekend May 1994 saw second annual New England RC Show get under way asked Jay Mealy AMA PR Director represent Academy display booth could meet members other interested people answer questions provide information event held Shriners Auditorium Wilmington Massachusetts private facility Shriners hold wide variety events because experience show runs smoothly organizers great job ladies gentlemen staff building provide restaurant service clean up super people cooperative willing made friendly atmosphere pleasant time exhibitors thing short visitors part because super weather Saturday also does take time show gain momentum would like recognize Harvey Waugh Al Moore leadership efforts play big part making show work nothing asked willing able provide Thanks gents CAPE ANN RC CLUB Boston area invited visit new flying field being developed Cape Ann RC Club Town Rowley also went Rowley Elementary School Delta Dart building session underway Amazingly enough Town Selectman Bob Morris assisting club members teachers class youngsters having time lives making models Having civic officials side can make big difference comes getting flying field sympathy Club president Sam Di Nono much evidence working session school later took field tour MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS Since Tom Atwood took over Editor-in-Chief Model Airplane News have noticed several significant changes excellent publication look forward receiving month now owe Tom another thanks because kind enough send Shelly Byington booth neighbor New England RC Show lovely capable young woman Advertising Account Executive MAN other Air Age pubs worked booth adjacent other visitors enjoyed lively manner warm smile Thanks Shelley making weekend pass quickly next month Model Aviation EVP Dave Brown L Dr Georg Breiner Austrian Aero Club President share smile 40th Toledo Expo Another month already Boy hard keep up yoo having fun must something air because National Aeronautic Association NAA just now process replacing its Executive Director Wally Miller resigned NAAs Executive Director move new home Colorado Springs wish Wally well retirement really liked Wally although didnt get chance get know him very well welcome shot arm NAA As part NAA AMA has interest success NAA National Aero Club NAA actually holds FAI franchise United States delegates model aviation portion under contract AMA Jerry Rouillard AMAs new Executive Director seems settling well about tackle some challenging projects subject coming up again subject AMAs membership year times past has suggested AMA membership year time sign up As being written committee again studying feasibility may sound simple really very complicated process change Most complications administrative nature example convert present members different system What about election process would distribute membership kits What additional costs would incurred what savings would realize Whenlhow would count members etc etc etc administrative problems feel sure could conquered currently see anything would complicate process impossible degree far individual members concerned have some real concerns regarding Charter Club site owner programs Right now Club officer checks everyone has renewed AMA membership early year he/ needs worry about new members go revolving membership year will necessary someone keep constant track club members expiration date Frankly think would nightmare club officers would beneficial individual members Like questions has two sides Im sure majority individual members would like revolving membership year Id like hear club officers subject Please talk over next board meeting let know what think Last month asked specific comments Magazine process upset magazine staff meeting some explained simply trying improve things Just week got letter Plenny Bates perfect response request problem could have read column yet figure must have read mind no small task dont always know whats signature header letter indicated Plenny MD wonder psychiatrist dont necessarily agree ALL observations Plenny right cases Thanks taking time time read AMA Homecoming will have taken place Grand Opening Frank Ebling Museum will history have chance see museum would really recommend have watched work progress under direction Mike Fulmer can tell you will VERY impressed Mike has feel subject eye artistic presentation say beautiful would justice Mike has captured feeling history hobby way us could never imagine congratulated outstanding job Make worth support museum becoming museum patron visiting Believe worth effort Till next month st1994 153 Change Its around us cold war over AMA has moved Muncie Indiana Executive Council has hired new Executive Director knows about skydiving does about aeromodeling What world coming what does mean Well could mean lot things likely means AMA just about everyone else caught up periods rapid change always seem surprise unsettle us occur world bumps along comfortable steady fashion decade two suddenly everything seems come unglued world war comes along depression settles new technology asserts itself Suddenly have whole raft new challenges challenges demand change thinking reorder priorities course would argue should surprised find world changeable place certain degree have always known change true constant People change cities change mountains change think about its really fact change surprises us rote change sometimes catches us off guard things change slowly enough can get handle much difficulty problems usually occur change rapid confusing seems change controlling us instead us controlling change say AMA currently caught up period change probably understatement Walking converted warehouse space now Academys headquarters can fail sense administratively organization midst reinventing itself Most staff members new 80% Muncie area have Academy less two AMA staff gave Bob Underwood OS engine appreciation efforts Executive Director years offices themselves hastily planned cubicles spaces easy get confused lost new computers software staff training ongoing activity levels People learning new ways communicating communications always smooth nor problem-free Added demands managing 1100-acre National Flying Site occasionally strain everyones problem-solving capability also exciting time exciting time sit Executive Directors desk gain sense much potential association possesses much stands gain taking charge its own future time change also exciting see extensively aeromodeling has become essential fundamental part sport aviation everyone may have experienced hot-air ballooning skydiving sailplaning ultralight flight hang gliding nearly everyone sport aviation did build model airplane some point career own experience good example As some may already know bulk sport aviation experience sport parachuting skydiving now popularly known thirty years have actively involved jumping out perfectly good airplanes fun sometimes profit During period have also managed acquire commercial pilots license couple instructor ratings profound intimate respect both gravity aerodynamics before skydiving hang gliding balloon rides full-scale piloting built model airplanes Like millions other aviation-crazy kids glued together plastic models stuck paper balsa wood frames retrieved rubber-powered airplanes rooftops tree limbs other perilous places seemed drawn some perverse course totally beyond control experience model airplanes gained sense what made airplanes fly knowledge demystified aerodynamics convinced dreams flying just dreams other words modeling initiation aviation seminal experience lead air sportsa world never left Without stretching point too far feel comfortable thought coming AMA now brings full circle air sports career started out model airplanes now Im back model airplanes Along way Ive gone through some changes own have learned sometimes important have good questions have good answers have learned effective teamwork productive personally satisfying standing out individual performer have also learned people should run organizations organizations should run people have learned change going happen change going affect us regardless whether want trick seems getting change happen instead perspective change particular event recent Executive Council meeting takes special significance meeting Council members decided reassess strategic vision AMA unanimous vote agreed dedicate two full days special AMA strategic planning session July will planning session mediated professional facilitator will focus reappraisal organizations fundamental mission goals needed accomplish mission strategy planning session important event AMA critical step toward insuring organizations future success Change demands As final note would like earnestly publicly thank Bob Underwood nearheroic efforts during past eight months anyone else appreciate commitment took serve AMA Interim Executive Director appreciate difficulty faced taking responsibility time did hat off Bob better organization having * 154 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire/ Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksetl NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Milla MA 02648-1866 Patch contest Art Lavallee gave design District patch John Ross also indicated going give some artwork order give everyone chance submit design patch will have little contest have idea District patch send artwork October 1 1994 have decide judge probably AVPs will deed As prize has decided either whole thing came about rather suddenly would like have patches made up end year waste time get designs soon possible rest column will devoted Indoor contest held March 27 1994 Shriners Auditorium least five groups district hold Indoor events have never seen type flying should attend sometime contest 16th presented Merrimac Valley Air-Istocrats thanks sponsors Bills Hobby Barn Salem New Hampshire Georges Hobby Merrimac Massachusetts Modelers Junction Methuen Massachusetts eight events 85 entrants have room list results some will indicated st1994 155 beautiful Feisler Storch Jim Daley Jim won first Scale know airplane entered Tim Blais Bostonian Pup entry doing about 45 seconds airplane Michael Ngo 12 Senior Walt Leonhardt Michaels sixth model Ionn upiuni wig iiia Meronca r ano HLG John also CT area John received first HLG John Kagen profile F4F Hes Indoor modeling year normally flies Norwich Glastonbury fliers R H Keighley Kevin Barrett doing Scale judging Some Scale models waiting judged Jim Daley Curtiss Robin Herb Cotterly Rearwin Speedster Herb very versatile builds types Indoor 1/3 scale also builds beautiful model boats New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes setline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codea 085 086088089] Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AC 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1309 [zip codes 070-076 078 079] Vince Juiteno ie Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 822 Frsnktiv Boalevard Absecon NJ 05201 -2717 [zip codes088082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Evergreen Avense New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip code090081100-104108107110-118] Gus Pandajis 1885 Penfleld Road Pentield NY 14520-1409 zip codes 140-147] Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Ct. Sasgerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 105100-108124-127] Adam Settier 41 Perry Aveose Latham NY 12110-0422 [zip codes120-122128129133-138] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Bodicoit NY 13750-4329 [zip codes130-132137-138148149] Woody Woodmen 233 Longviem Drive Bakylle NJ 08721-3115 [zip codes 077 & 087] Prequency Coordinator Loo Sauter 2082 Rabbh Lane Phoenix NY 131 35-9507 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THAT VERY SPECIAL CATEGORY OF MODELING NAMELY INDOOR Joe Beshar 1927 small handful modelers given permission Commander Charles E Rosendahi father airship development US Base Commanding Officer ES Jackson use newly furnished hangar Lakehurst Indoor Free Eight Modeling Through remaining portion year next couple Indoor modeling able develop unlimited space 1931 first major free flight contest held Hangar 1 hosted Lakehurst modeling group event marks formal origin what now call East Coast Indoor Modelers ECIM Merrick Pete Andrews 1914-1992 originators founder group Amongst records established helped promote Indoor Modeling throughout New Jersey Philadelphia school systems Weekly building sessions held major educational facilities several department stores such John Wanamaker Newspapers like Philadeipha Inquirer published model plans contest results help further hobby Hangar 1 served haven aviators up 200 young fliers would gather compete Today ECIM works conjunction several organizations perpetuate superb facility Being oldest modeling groups tn world very proud continue tradition original flying site present members have flying over 50 years hope enjoy being part current tradition 1994 very honored bring East Coast Indoor Modelers-9 Treelawn Terrace Mercerville NJ 08619 Tel 609 586-4441 Fax 609 890-8980 Gary UnderwoodPresident Kit UnderwoodSec & Treas Doug BarberVice President uon wttson ts noioing sast 00 sruneo bears purchased Toledo Weak Signal Show held April 8 10 Don visited AMA booth bought two bears soon realized two left hesitation bought last two Don brother Ron both great guys principals Easy Built Models now located Lockport NY having relocated Grimsby Ontario Canada manufacture complete line quality balsa kits available some time past rubber powered gas powered stuffed bears sold donated Dolly Wischer Wisconsin Dolly made donated stuffed bears AMA sale raising funds has made donated thousands various AMA functions demonstrating dedication modeling Husband Bob has always predominant Scale model builder competitor nationally worldly proud have such fine people aeromodeling circle September 1993 Saratoga Country Aero Masters held first annual float fly-in Lake George New York event very successful first-time happening over twenty entries Although windy cold day no mishaps occured very well 0 cH4 Thts ts symbol Young Eagles program program sponsored Experimental Aircraft Associaton EAA addressing what appears lack young people becoming involved aviation Aviations impact way life has greatest young people access airplanes pilots EAA has always stood breaking down barriers grassroots level making possible people spread wings will lead aviation community next century ambitious program providing ONE MILLION young people personal flight experience year 2003 100th anniversary powered flight first launched Oshkosh Fly-In convention before media public will ongoing carefully planned set recommended eductional activities being followed show example powerful influence personal flight nurturing mentor relationship personal flight experience will widen horizons opportunity young people encouraging set course determine far want go productive future citizens am pleased EAA approached AMA join effort has chosen Contact local EAA Chapter get involved aeromodeling help program *156 Model Aviation or Citizen report published second time avoid oversight welcome comments SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 176 responses opinion po1l published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Two Piper Cubs flight planes owned Jim Denaro Bob Temple run event well deserving recognition Bob Hemple L-R Granger Thurstone Vergennes VT Bob Temple Basin Harbor VT Boca Raton FL Jim Denaro JDM Products Concord MA Eli 1-114 L6 EHIE 1 t Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King 01 Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Executive Director As know previous statements Model Aviation new Executive Director Academy Jerry Rouillard creativity enthusiasm very positive asset Academy Jerry recognizes importance assisting member specific needs am sure will impressed additional personalized service soon will receiving thanks Bob Underwood effort Executive Director Fortunately Bob will still great assistance roll Technical Director Pictured below Bob copes stress competitors taken recent world yo-yo championship Central Penn Aeromodelers Association 14th annual flea market Central Penn Aeromodelers Association held March 12 Lebanon Pennsylvania Undoubtedly largest model- related flea market nation event utilizes two buildings house 500 rented Carlisle Aeromodeters Carlisle Pennsylvania Summerfair occurs Fourth July Carlisle Aeromodelers participate community event entering float parade producing mini air show club also produces fine mall show Congratulations great community effort Clinton Model Aviators Talting best show honors Clinton Model Aviators 7th annual show contest Ray Myers Bloomdale Ohio member Flying Circuits Club Findlay Ohio model modified Pitts Special powered Sachs 42 cubic inch engine Show sponsors Clinton Model Aviators Clinton Auto Parts Bob Carls Ace Hardware Kibler Lumber Pro Lift Airborne Express Picture provided Carl R Boyles Dayton Rotarywing Masters several years Dayton Rotarywing Masters have very active club events DeWeese Park have drawn contestants areas country Dayton Ohio Fortunately great site through cooperative effort Dayton City Parks System As know helicopters easiest thing introduce helis public Through buddy box system various club members have able give neophyte first hand experience heli flying club has presented several helicopter programs local hobby shops best helicopter meets District III will August 6-7 DeWeese Park field Contact Mark Wilson 513 293-8306 Wendell Adkins 513 263-2863 Keystone Electric Fly Plans under way 15th annual KRC Electric Fly undoubtedly largest Electric meet world September 17-18 dates Quakertown Pennsylvania meet details contact Richard Samuels 716 Shadywood Dr Perkasie PA 18944 215 257-5593 Senior Citizen Dues Structure Joe Beshar District II Vice President desires raise dues Senior Citizen As representative will vote increase However would suggest donations AMA Museum national flying site other activities Academy would greatly appreciated st 1994 157 tables Thanks Glenn E Love pictures Ray Myers beautiful PiUs crowd CPAA Flea Market Remember snow last winter about nice airplane Mark Wilson teaches heli flying buddy box PIt area eweese Park Dayton Ohio float advertises upcoming flying show Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Femwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Moeksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Meetings I went trade show Toledo see what new exciting way new sound-lowering devices Along way through displays asked attend annual meeting AMA Air Show Teams Executive Council representative also attended Jay Mealy Headquarters person oversaw activity meeting very informative provided opportunity hear some questions views problems program individuals involved Air Show Team program beyond doubt some dedicated people AMA aeromodeling today hours spent year getting prepared activity hours practice shows manner locations shows take place before large crowds smaller groups question arose regarding purpose teams overall picture model aviation general consensus appeared recruiting new members high list doubt actually new members generated activity really prime function teams important function must bringing model aviation public large properly presented will enhance prestige acceptance model aviation proper part aviation general effort must go because need have support prime concem essentially talking choir can said because often new member recruited already has some desire get involved sport visit show club site will push individual over edge few obtalned manner no large percentage thousands viewing show other consideration possibility getting shows least some portion event local regional network television exposure have stronger position becomes example coverage possible really should benefit took place Tuesday evening May 3 1994 Anyone watching ESPN2 evening would have seen report Top Gun Now real progress matters whether shows done local club activity organized Air Show Team except very important factor Air Show Team has studied organized practiced very best possible chosen area aeromodeling congratulated efforts Second meeting Executive Council met over weekend 23-24 April Muncie Much accomplished meeting will reported elsewhere meeting takes close four days considers travel time next meeting held July will take since will include two days long range strategic planning addition normal one-and-one-half regular meeting days Third meeting As Executive Council representative asked attend meeting Air Sports Divisions National Aeronautic Association Alexandria Virginia Executive Director Jerry Rouillard also attended divisions Academy Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation America Experimental Aircraft Association Helicopter Club America Intemational Acrobatic Club Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight Association What have common share use air above ground purpose operating aircraft require place operate times divisions share common site Other common concems noise methods reducing sound levels aircraft Safety insurance other concems shared Meeting together group helps resolve some Further meeting held Monday May 2 FAA Administrator David Hinson presented opportunity divisions individually talk Administrator express present future areas concem Although direct concem Academy proposed changes air Traffic Control System discussed day before officially presented media conference held National Airport Vice President Gore Secretary Transportation Pefia right cutting edge progress NAA Executive Director Wally Miller did fine job conducting meeting staff small number efficient set up everything work smoothly busy two days interface other Divisions outstanding much benefit will come future planned meetings never realize commonality possible solutions problems existing among various groups aeronautical categories aspects supporting NAA other usual concern over FAI competition Academy members might give some thought leaming about NAA founding organization 1930s consider joining NAA expression support District event 1995 IMAA Festival Giants will District IV Danville Virginia time read June 25-26 1994 Giant Fly-In will probably have held J Estlow Contest Director event will working Danville Aeromodelers big event next year event has support sponsorship Parks Recreation Department well further support Coca-Cola Company Plan ahead next year watch lot literature passed around big aircraft people very active District noted before group making name themselves combination East Lincoln Radio Control Flyers Catawba Valley Radio Control Flyers two clubs have working together Fly-In events ralsing money charity Last year ralsed $1153 Shriners Hospital Crippled Children Greenville South Carolina year event will September 3-4 East Lincoln Field money raised will once go Shiners Hospital Two principals effort shown raffle prize last year Lanier Extra 230 donated Bubba Spivey Shown Dave Eller left East Lincoln club District IV IMAA Director Dale Hunsucker Catawba club Giants drop down lake country North Carolina September Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoazewica 3628 Ranchwuod Rd QOando FL 32806 Ron Chldgey 3713 Porrrparro Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiiheimlna Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Linda Coolsy 9839 Elm Way Tampa FL 33835 Jamee M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Karl itensel 383 Briarwood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Chadesion SC 29405 Marion ipone 2301 Veseila Road Mobile AL 36605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ace Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Acaistos AL 36208 Dick Patton 198 Palm Grace Biod Panama Cu0 Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ace Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Gumming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesier TN 37355 Prequescy Coordinator Burnis Fields Boa 1063 Slricklund Rd intedachno FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 Council meeting 2 weeks ago Let tell what happened First off new Executive Director offered Council final approval Mr Jerry Rouillard selected appointed search committee voted hire voted yes because looks OK motion made equalize daily travel per diem Council new amount already settled AMA Headquarters employees voted yes motion travel per diem amount secret write Ill respond amount back may see expression PADCOM occasionally PADCOM abbreviation AMA Committee formed look buying real property organization PADCOM report made before Council concerning 260 acre piece land Visalia California land about 25 miles SSW Sequoia National Forest 8 miles N city Visalia issue surfaced because appears enough money already budgeted cover cost envtronmental study October 6 letter Beverly Cates Mr Richard Carlstrom Visalia letterhead showing Tulare County Planning Development Department Tulare County Courthouse Civic Center Rm ill states essence Pursuant California Environmental Quality Act CEQA State Guidelines implementing Act Tulare County Planning Development Dept has prepared Environmental Assessment Initial Study project special use permit model aircraft recreational facility property north Visalia basis initial study Environmental Assessment Officer finds project may have impact environment Environmental Impact Report EIR must now prepared accordance CEQA issues traffic impacts loss wildlife habitat migration corridors must investigated.We will need written authorization prepare EIR statement will agree pay County Tulare before further can done project nutshell PADCOM Council member explained Board EIR report will cost about $3505875 over amount already budgeted AMA 1994 study property therefore AMA needs increase its 1994 Visalia monies meet new amount idea exclusive flying site middle California model airplanes wonderful idea group clubs California have spent great deal time though project want buy Central California 260 acres now purchase stte Northern California later land site Southern California pitch AMA AMA now forge ahead new direction .that being catalyst development quality regional flying sites agree wonderful idea small ugly problem plan want AMA pay have seen no effort part pay Visalia land other way AMAs main income dues money Last year vote taken budget money keep Visalia idea alive voted against issue front Council 2 weeks ago increase budget pay EIR report voted Before meeting made motion terminate Visalia purchase once end because cannot afford because doesnt seem fair members District V pay something like motion Seconded therefore voted Visalia project still alive second day Council meeting serious discussion concerning whether drop District VP columns out Model Aviation Magazine entirely issue will surely voted July Council meeting feel strongly VP pages should continue absolutely no substitute communication What think putting Council meeting voting reports mag time may have done some good rubbed off others other VPs made motion meeting henceforth publish votes issues members now votes yes See pretty girl standing See realistic looking model airplane jet sitting stand want meet Mrs Patty Generali married Mike Generali single girl invited fly TOP GUN World competition radio control Scale airplane modelers held West Beach Polo Grounds Florida last week Palm Beach Aero Club President Rick Perkaus Jr friend told Patty extremely good flyer did very well took picture Patty husband Mike would have could have included him also TOP GUN affair annual thing held Wellington Stadium Polo Grounds Palm Beach Rick told club member Frank Tiano domiciled West Palm Beach arranged promoted affair ivieet tAun rresioent Rick Perkaus htmseio above standing polo grounds flyers TOP GUN affair invitation over World including Europe South America Rick dragged out middle field insisted take snap stadium see Im glad did above stadium fans sit watch polo games entire area plush ritzy use Ricks adjectives stands full 3 days activities thing forgot mention about pretty girl standing P-80 Jet Bob Voiletts daughter Bob renowned RC flyer own right arrived scene Daddy P-80 upsidedown holding rack adjusting little nuts bolts babys airplane would behave properly aflove Ueliavtllano heaver wttn flaps gentleman left Leon Shulman Windereme florida Jason skillful flyer going fly model next day sure doesnt crash get busted up think gentleman right builder Dave Johnson Tucson Arizona hope got right have good friend up Hendersonville Tennessee wants tell plain English involved way RC racing events Q-500 like WEAR HARD HAT helmet might prevent injuries agree Frank Its real good idea another very good friend want meet Hes Gail Jackobson above District V Radio Control Contest Board Racing Representative Gail does excellent job serving District V volunteer pay other representatives funny looking airplane front Gail dihedral must fly some way Gail wouldnt fooling know him well enough know snapped Atlanta other day st1994 159 U] k 11 [ aum 11 ie] t Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norricige IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Nigginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 April has some month Although havent see still got out house flying field hack operation Ive stealing some time enjoy hobby Ive helped finishing model son sure have good feeling inside hope things just fruitful trip did make Lakeland FL full size aviation fly-in called Sun-N-Fun As know quickly gaining status being place go early part year full scale aviation folks like us course modelers show up well year Pete Waters District VII VP went great time looked kits looked stuff go kit plenty both us did attend council meeting month thing came out meeting may end officer columns Model Aviation have mixed feelings about because Ive always dreaded writing thing hut know its media letting know about district travels see Unlike few fellas council dont have time write monthly newsletter district want columns let us know right now will likely bring vote late July Personally think itll negative thing because already think keep too much would another way keeping dark too much try keep informed much can As know have new Executive Director AMA Jerry council meeting did hang up job during meeting period first impression dead have pretty good replacement Bob Underwood Bob can now go St Louis enjoy retirement Wrong Bob will working St Louis AMA wish both well Jerry has heavy mission front him has see what can tum AMAs money situation around past money has driving force AMA activities supplies sales fund raising have gone very well organizations fund raising supplies sales bring large percentage income Jerry has see can get us up speed two things well running shop can can greatly impact dues structure us fact could mean dues reduction Howzat Since Jerry already has association experience Im sure can pull some tricks out hat What will council doing help will attending meetings people can help us efforts funds raising expert council meeting will two day meeting July look ourselves what doing etc see can get AMA road being better ever Personally Id like see new site grow become dream come true Id like see membership grow because offer what want instead what think want would like see dues soften little dont mind what pay hefty goals Im sure ail us want Im hoping can attain month Converse Flying Eagles have attained Gold Leader Club status Knowing club personally know work very hard displaying good image Marion IN Converse IN Congats Now lets get photos Im getting caught up somewhat still have large stack chose Its end April write photo input goes hack October Actually its better packet sort lost shuffle Phil Veatch Norris City IL sent first hatch photos Members Sky Squires Marion IL held demo local library Phils farm included demos candy drop kids first photo shows Phil giving some buddy box training Byron Neal second photo shows what can happen group kids tumed loose candy drops Look hustling get piece Ive seen scene several times enjoy time Bob Byhee scores kids again last photo group shot library participants Look smiles know great time Phil also sent photos lake uses flying site Dang must nice still have test fly Northstar built over two years ago new year old Seamaster 40 still has tested too What torture Phil imposed top off show stringer full fresh caught fish Some fellas cruel Gerald Harris sent group photos show us what Breese IL Sport Flyers RC Club has up first shows models Walmart display held locally aiso small display inside store As point interest know couple clubs Walmart type displays town has mall have stores such Waimart chain stores may let display wares After its drawing card use advantage next shows some crew showed up help display next shows some models display Greenville IL airport open house can see well represented Gerald sent photos just isnt enough room got flavor clubs activities found its pretty nice club what saw Dang Iran out room just getting photo session guess will another month Maybe can get next month Alas Im hoping get out see some during May photos going slow up some Well see Maybe can keep talking down can show Dont count Enough now 160 Model Aviation SINQE 1936 aviation build fly sessions hundreds youngsters seniors year Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentlield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 months column written AVP Don Benifield Greetings western side District VII retum warmer weather means can finally put away mittens mukluks Minnesotaa land extremescelebrates end winter conversion skis wheels shows swaps Winter cabin fever building season gives way hundreds new creations emerging workshops making way shopping centers model shows swap meets onto runways Minnesota mall shows held Austin Duluth Fairmont Forest Lake Mankato Minneapolis/St Paul St Cloud Willmar Worthington plus numerous model displays shopping centers such Mall America Models Mall America host display Twin Cities R/C Club Stiliwater Sodbusters statewide mall show sponsored Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC Apache Plaza over 150 models display dozen clubs participating Pete Waters District VII VP held district meeting explain latest greatest modeling AlvIA activities Pete presented Special Service Award Aaron Peterson years service Minneapolis Model Aero Club outstanding work bringing modeling public school system Aaron presents model show Mankato southem Minnesota featured shopping center full models just retumed Bomber Field Texas Annual B-17 Fly won Stand Off Scale lart OT sne lineup inc anato maii show sponsored Key City Bald Eagles Duluth R/C Club includes Minnesota Wisconsin modelers along southern area Lake Superior held large mall show 150 models display Approximately 1800 people signed up drawing offering free training flight club trainer instructors may reach million- mile mark summer Springtime perfect get youngsters parents interested model aviation club District VII should have signed up some interested people mall show given classroom demonstration held Show & Tell session youth group public open house sponsored builders show local seniors center signed up club instructors AMA Instructors program some hands-on demos visitors summer Minnesota FAA chapters will have benefit model club assisting introduction aviation through efforts MAAC program trying match aviation groups youth groups schools local modeling club program should well established next year clubs PR activities benefit us across country keep up good work time spend helping flying time granted Another sign spring swap meets auctions youre flying arent displaying show youre probably swap meet says modelers just hide basement workshop time Several people sald quality high prices low local sales events sign economy typical buyer/seller comment us did share keep money circulation some stuff bought can actually used recent newspaper headline Model Airplanes First Land New Airport announced end five-year effort Rich Valley RIC Club Hastings Minnesota lengthy field search program rewarded long-term lease Department Parks success proves perseverence will eventually pay off positive results IMAA officials recently announced scale replicas will allowed participate IMAA events Im sure modelers breathing great sigh relief about decision John wherever areare having fun now st1994 161 Aaron Petersen receives Certificate Outstanding Service VP Pete Waters Joan Johnson Duluth RIC Club District VII show disDlav Leo Wittenburg Duluth R/C Club part propeller collection Wayne Stewarts beautiful Zeke Apache Plaza mall show Dewayne Fossen Radcliffe IA B-i 7 Samantha Johnson River City RIC Club holds fathers P-51 ml -i ui L sxs Loalsiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Gene Hem pel Vice President 2517 Ridgemeade Dr Garland TX 75040-3275 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashfoni Hollow Houston TX 77077 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkane TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column written AVP John Valls Blue Ghost Squadron Corpus Christi Texas has model aviation history would very difficult match privileged attend Fun-Fly held late 1993 Wayne Beicher contest director very ably assisted Larry Haugler Carl Vickers George Kiamo Don Ruckner Lee Grandbery club member pitches have never amiable gathering model airplane hobbyists weather best flying definitely great field named after greatest gentleman have ever met Dick Roddy flew Scientific Rearwin Speedster Corpus Christi model airplane contest held airport Corpus Christi 1938 has held three-number AMA license has nine Nationals present building Ensign another Cleveland model dont come better guy Carl Vickers also 1938 Corpus Christi meet Carl started building solid models 1934 flew Fokker triplane Megow kit contest An interesting note Ace Corbin Corbin Super Ace airport manager time contest Ned Raleigh president Blue Ghost Squadron time funfly new president Jack Hord Fellas doing great Keep up good work South Texas H/C Society South Texas club has fun fly Air Show 94 held February 26 crowd 2000 lined spectators area watched five models air almost continuously Unfortunately blackand-white pictures took did come out due camera malfunction never photographers fault course president club Roger Bell Secretary Lois Escalona Treasurer Jim Graham Safety Officer Ruben Ramos club puts out very interesting newsletter called South Texas Tattler Pontoon great job Rick Michelena flew beautiful P-47 well C-130 four-engine job Bert Hahn flew Corsair Alamo Escadrille Model Flyers transported back time free flight competition days March 12 1994 club held Old-Timer contest outskirts San Antonio winner did fantastic 336 seconds flying Scientific Yellow Bird Harold Cannon really showed us should done Glenn Bearry second flying beautiful Pacific Ace time 290 seconds Third place went Al Baecke flying Miss Worlds Fair tinse 201 seconds weather less favorable very little thermal activity Joe Joseph generally places up winners think jinxed him since host surprise visitor meet George Aldrich old friend super engine man beautiful seeing 13- 36-inch wingspan jobs fly As soon got back home started building Modeleraft Record Wrecker have finished lam starting Korda Victory Ill ready next time H/C Modelers Laredo guys down Laredo continue improve Dan Alaniz now flies regularly Saturday Sunday son super pilot Joe Alaniz forever helping some new pilots leam fly still gets fair share flights Juan Carlos Garcia has new love Sukhoi did slow roll takeoff maiden flight Some guts Tom Chiang Delio Alaniz David York president Lynwood Jackson getting better better discussion yesterday Roger Simpson about trying generate some support Junior World Championship Free Flight Team mentioned willing run article column mind enclosed picture provided should attached Pictured Jim Troutman Eric Schmoekel Marion Texas fly Tri City Free Flight Club Both boys will once again represent United States Junior Free Flight World Championships beheld August 1-6 Kiev Ukraine Jims third Erics second World Team membership Both experienced FiC fliers Jim holding Junior Senior National records years team very experienced four previous fliers including Jeff Fedor Arlington Texas flying FlA Contributions help finance excellent young modelers should sent Bob Waterman President National Free Flight Society 4480 NW Wallowa Court Portland OR 97229 will really help can get Model Aviation soon entire team funding through contributions donationssure appreciate help two boys have spent hour practicing Model Aviation happen Corpus Christi L Haugler W Beicher C Vickers G Kiamo D Rucken L Grandvery Alamo Escadrille Old-Timer winners L-R Harold Cannon Glenn Bearry Al Baecke Ned Lauren Raleigh Beachcraft Staggerwing Gene Pippin Victoria 1/4 scale Sig Cub Jim Troutman ric ScflmoeKel witn models will fly Junior World Championships following letter Mark Troutman Gene Hempel Carol Cox SAC Monarch Women build fly too Carols husband Larry taught everything knows Colorado / Kansas / Nebraaka North Dakota / South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ma KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Slbert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Its often RC clubs get opportunity give something back community March 12 1994 Aberdeen Area Modelaires able just club invited hobby show benefit Ipswich South Dakota raise funds Dee Dee Jessen little girl has leukemia Modelaires displayed several RC airplanes Mark Herman Modetaire member entertained crowd helicopter demonstration club having RC airplane raffle took opportunity donate proceeds raised day Dee Dee Jessen family Modelaires raised $68 raffle Leo Schatz District Representative Modern Woodmen America Insurance Company gave matching funds great time visiting people hobby would like thank people Ipswich South Dakota inviting us out such worthy cause Gary Guthmitler L Aberdeen Area Modelaires member shown presenting proceeds raised airplane raffle Leo Schatz R Modem Woodmen America Insurance Company Bill Chambers Sioux Falls South Dakota earned Best Show award Yankton South Dakota mall show February 27 1994 pictured winning Tomahawk model built Reids Quality Products kit has 100-inch wingspan Bill has powered 19pound plane Zenoah G-38 Covering two-tone green MonoKote Bill member Sioux Falls RICers Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron IMAA Roger Lang shown awardwinning Byron AT-6 101-inch model won Best Show honors Sioux City Iowa mall show Febmary 26 Best Show Sioux Falls South Dakota mall show March 27 Best Scale Model Worthington Minnesota mall show April 9 Best Show Huron South Dakota mall show April Rogers AT-6 powered Zenoah G-62 weighs 30 pounds covered Coverite painted after hundreds simulated rivets other Scale details completed Roger member Beresford Area Radio Flyers Sioux Air Squadron Gory Gut hmiller Aberdeen Modelaires Abe rdeen Sourh Dakota News Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers annual swap meet banquet fine event trading buying selling fast furious settled down serious haggling rest meet Some modelers heard saying couldnt find what wanted price no doubt went away empty-handed after handling lot merchandise Well next year will bigger better Until visit local hobby dealer drawings money Grace Buckets Billings won $25 Bob Bishop Billings took $15 Webb Higgins Powell picked up $10 Bill Canfield Story Wyoming bought himself YS 120 $5 ticket banquet well attended shrimp prime rib combination hit spot after hard day wheeling dealing George Trosper found unique method range-testing radio gear Just fly Out far enough lose radio contact did youre right did now busy finishing up second 60-sized Road Runner now knows exactly far away fly Good Saturday day after Food Friday very busy test-fly day Powell field Five winter projects successfully checked out no mishaps Webb Higgins started ball rolling Stinger 120 powered ST 3000 equipped C & H Ignition Walbro Carb modification power/weight combination provided almost unlimited performance gentle close-to-walking speed landings Next Webbs itinerary another Stinger Biggie G-62 doing snorting up front sparked C & H what else 65 Bolly props doing churning flew just great large smooth maneuvers perhaps quite much vertical smaller Deceiving thought because larger heavier result different flight characteristics less-thanperfect landing Webb prompted check-out revealed broken rudder control horn culprit Russ Kniefel unveiled third Stinger G-62 heavy metal up front new secret battery-saving device checking out controls no response caused some headscratching transmitter changingneither worked Removal wing disclosed mystery battery plug connected receiver plug. ah well Corrective action resulted uneventful Russ test flight everything working right new G-62 still little stiff way Russ likes fly will loosen up no time Taking Stinger break Russ unloaded new Spacewalker II fireevery-other-time Saito l50s must avery innovative modelermentions something about paper towels intakesa new air filter device maybe Details werent forthcoming check Russ 150 did its thing hauled Walker II around very smooth realistic manner sound cant beat four-stroke harmony little time new engine bound improve aerobatic capabilities machine Dennis Rotting limbered up little dusting off ST-powered Road Runner showed everyone new necessarily better old RRs born day fly Dennis did just never missing control misbehaving Sachs 42 Corsair coming along quite test-flight stage yet finale Webb blasted sky full holes little rear-rotor tuned pipe 40powered Blaster Youll have check Webb name reported stay toes keep up Don Fisher Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers st1994 163 Model Aviation official publication Academy Model Aeronautics Phone 602 708-0222 015 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakes Street Aea HI 96701 Darwin Barrie 8445 E Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover i60i6 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Ai Wiiiianson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eioy Marez 2626 W Northwood Santa Ass CA 92704 important compelling issues facing District Academy Model Aeronautics acquisition development retention quality flying sites As Ive visited various areas District over last year modelers have generously shared views issue has discussed length Opinions regarding acquisition strategies vary region region state state times club club certainly diversity modeling activities typifies great sport hobby reflected differences opinions facility needs activities shared free flight enthusiasts vary dramatically interested Indoor modeling fly models control line circles radio control community draws great deal attention issue because number modelers segment hobby need numerous facilities meet expanding needs However within venue large diversity tnterests needs soaring community instance differs greatly others interested powered flight though facilities sport aerohatic Pattern flier similar differ yet again Pylon racers wish fly floats important differences similarities share intense love aviation aeromodeling find ourselves competing other hobbies sports activities use compatible public private properties urban sprawl growing population retention existing facilities ongoing process Over past few years have seen existing sites lost housing developments industrial complexes golf courses sports complexes adversarial community pressures own club struggling through type issue faced impending need locate new flying site Though paints very pessimistic picture weather perfect Santa Clara County Tomcats kicked off theCalifornia Highway Patrolmen San season Fun FlyJose area pose full-scale aircraft AVP Brian Nelsons model have also numerous success stories within innovations strategies resulting successes lye ideas may useful other modeling groups achieving similar successes Over next several months Ill presenting some success stories hope concepts have proven successful circumstances will helpful retaining acquiring other flying sites throughout District District X Regional Flying Site Project Visalia California has put forward concept regional multi-venue flying sites privately owned AMA developed managed local modelers Though concept has met fair amount contention controversy project demonstrates determination commitment dedicated group modelers Unfortunately viability project has once again brought question project faced need complete comprehensive Environmental Impact Report EIR Executive Council has once again raised question whether authorization should given proceed will fourth time project has brought question three previous occasions Council has given nod proceed Though funding EIR approved October 1993 authorization disbursement funds has withheld pending authorization Council has net effective delaying project additional three months may further delay completion EIR due seasonal changes site issue unfortunately goes beyond just funding HR entangled overhaul question whether project economical feasible whether sufficient support exists regional flying site concept views issue critical District support regional flying site will crucial element influencing outcome project Please make views known give call drop line Accolades due heralded Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club Redding California Redding Club District Xs newest Gold Leader Club recipient represents continued commitment aeromodeling safety youth oriented programs community other charitable concerns look forward presenting club certificate gold leader pins modeler engraved plague displayed field Thanks congratulations tremendous effort As saying goes. Time flies youre having fun case space available limiting factor So now until next time.keepem safe keepem flyn. 4164 Model Aviation aircraft.will travel Actually its innovative Fourth July parade entry Alameda-Oakland Aero Bats Safety no accident Hard hats Pylon workers good idea Apollo 11 field Sepulveda Basin home Valley Area RC Flyers three major aeromodeling facilities LA area District X booth promotes model aviation flying site acquisition Its available eventcall district VP Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President PC Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 3uuutuvuurIurnuu.tS Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Noratman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 607 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Although wasnt Dist XI knew Ron Sears World Class Control Line Scale builder great source aircraft information person delight know knew him ways very special friend lost Ron cancer just few weeks ago can good losing someone didnt suffer long time will miss him joy modeling number Scale events summer July will Scalemasters Qualifier Navy Field Whidby Island ideal place qualify ducted fans strip very long smooth asphalt Its also lovely place vacation amongst islands Puget Sound Sponsored Whidby Island R/C Society Tim Sparks CD Although strictly scale event dont forget IMAA Rally Giants Arlington WA July 15-17 Hosted Boeing HAWKS Puget Sound ROCs will lots beautiful scale aircraft see September Keizer R/C Club puts very well attended Big Bird Fly Carl Weathers air strip north Salem year expanded event cover two days 10th 11th Sept Some attended earlier remarked wonderful event too short hope expansion will bring folk back perhaps bring lots new faces aircraft out Some have attended met Carl Weathers owner field Carl just Keizer club attended Carl kind giving person would put hours own make sure fliers showed up first class place fly sadness report Carl died winter Portland Skykoights will host second running Evergreen Scalemasters Qualifier Lenhart s Air Park east Hubbard OR 6/7th August Last year saw great A/C lots out cant qualify dont enter aircraft Grand Ronde Bush Pilots scale meet near La Grande last year Dick Hansen told assembled pilots easy win enter first Bush Pilots will host contest Aug 202 1st Courtright Field Graham Hicks told wouldnt Aerobatics year just Scale plan give away fi-Ch radio lucky contestant Pinehollow upon us being 9/l0th July celebrate occurrence heres picture last years festivities left AVP Jerry Holcomb hands shackled behind back Deputy Sheriff writing Jerry ticket giving too scale points own A/C {seated Bill Raser trying figure computer program wont give him better score Bill Ely mulling something over scenery see nicest camping resorts east side 89 hosted NATS Tri Cities NATS held first ever unofficial NATS Float Fly held lovely park Columbia except few gremlins remembered fondly participants visitors residents well done enjoyable event So much Tn-Cities Modelers decided have annual event WATER FOLLIES Fun Fly First Running will July 30 Dennis Cone CD reach him 509943-5773 OMAS will have 13th Annual two day FlyIn 13/14th August field near Banks Always neat place fly year should great two-day event Heres shot early moming activity last year Note lake background float planes grove trees shade comfort thank voting last election Naturally appreciate very much voted however appreciate got involved voted involved association will resemble what want members has written wants see information about council meetings columns what want want column continue should something else perhaps reflect council operations asked column should eliminated person wrote Drop Everyone else admittedly small number said keep What think Contests already springing up Out compose read season will full swing Maybe arent contest material least feel arent go out take contests might surprised easy SkyKnights Spring Opener OMAS Around 20 pilots showed up get rust out Although weather wasnt nice has just some short showers lot ominous clouds wind stayed down duration Jim Weaver running things year Seems like last year certaln people complalned about enough stick time Jim obliged 6 minute flight first event few simple easy maneuvers spot landing box six minutes rust relief arc interested Pattem flying prefer aircraft resemble full scale planes might find IMAC International Miniature Aerobatics Club competition interesting part sport model aviations version full scale aerobatics done exactly full scale pilots alrcraft very close true scale Don Paddock running such Newman Lake Idaho 9th July Tal Clark hosting contest Kent Washington 13th August Emil Neely has combined Scale/ IMAC meet Farragut State Park 27/28th August Try Another form competition certainly helps keep neighbors happy electric flight youve gone electric competition fly-in should give look things electric aircraft unreal Best though quietly something really consider trying figure out get some neighbor off back because doesnt appreciate high pitched whine IC engine Yes love sound very large vocal group dont AVP Jerry Holcomh latest effort electric powered Emily nese Flying Boat WWII vintage ran very successful meet April3O/Mayl Fern Prairie field 36 pilots some 70 aircraft busy weekend Among aircraft WWII Warbirds 81 span Spitfire w/retracts DeHavilland Comet racer helicopter missed next spring will brand new can bring new electric Down Southern Oregon OMPRA racing full swing Contact AVP Dick Wickline full disclosure rules ant latest skinny Since supposed fun take airplane out fly enjoy yourself Seems youve earned *August1994 165